2006 Holden Viva (JF) — Repair Solution

1.8L F18D3 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Holden Viva (JF) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Viva (JF)
Year: 2006
Engine: 1.8L F18D3 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

Engine light came on.

Cold start shudder up hill intermittently.

Problem Summary

Also advised that occasionally when selecting reverse the vehicle would not move.

Instead of showing reverse the X came up.

The stop light switch had already been replaced a few weeks prior and codes had all been cleared.

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLVI06116
Vehicle2006 Holden Viva (JF)
Engine1.8L F18D3 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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